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Proof of address to open a bank account in the UK

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  • 27-09-2010 12:12pm
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    breadmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭


    Hi all. I've just moved to London and will be moving into a place this Saturday. It's a fairly loose agreement and I'm subletting so won't have any bills with my name on them to serve of proof of address.

    If I was to ring up my Irish bank, tell them that I have moved and request a statement to my UK address, would that be acceptable as proof of address to open a bank account here? Thanks.


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    3DataModem
    Registered Users Posts: 3,997 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    Yes.


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    breadmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭breadmonkey


    Will my Irish bank accept a change of address just over the phone or will they require something more?


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    Shzm
    Registered Users Posts: 947 ✭✭✭Shzm


    BOI atleast need something in writing, I assume it would be the same with others.


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    breadmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭breadmonkey


    Shzm wrote: »
    BOI atleast need something in writing, I assume it would be the same with others.

    Do you mean a written request from me or a proof of address document for the new residence?


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    3DataModem
    Registered Users Posts: 3,997 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    Just something in writing should do it, no actual proof required.


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    chandu72
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    I recenty moved to UK and had a similar problem. I had taken contents insurance policy (as advised by barclays staff member) on my rented house in UK from Barclays and opened account using that as a proof of residence. I cancelled my insruance as soon as i opened account with no insurance premium. I think Barclays won't charge anything till particular date.
    3DataModem wrote: »
    Just something in writing should do it, no actual proof required.


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    amcalester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,121 ✭✭✭amcalester


    Hi Breadmonkey.

    I work for a bank in London so may be able to help you on this.

    To open an account where I work you will need 2 proofs of address. What we accept are the following:

    Council Tax bill
    Other bank statement dated within the last 3 months
    Utility bill dated within the last 3 months
    Letter from the tax office with info on your tax coding.
    An NHS card.
    A letter from the job centre showing your NI number.

    If you have any questions just let me know.


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